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UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
主题语境:人与社会——未来生活
Section Ⅱ Reading and
Thinking—Language points
内容索引
课前预习 固根基
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课中探究 破重难
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课堂检测 知效果
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课时测评
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课前预习 固根基
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Ⅰ.重点词汇——激活
单词及含义
1. _______ /freɪz/n.短语;词组
2._______ /swɪtʃ/vt.转换;交换 vi.& vt.(使)改变;转变 n.开关;转换器;改变
3._______ /rɪ'məʊt/adj.远程的;偏远的
4._______ /ruː'tiːn/n.常规;正常顺序 adj.常规的;日常的
5._________ /kə'mɑːnd/n.指令;命令;控制 vt.命令;控制
phrase
switch
remote
routine
command
6._____ /ə'beɪ/vi.& vt.服从;遵守
7._____ /liːk/vi.& vt.漏;渗漏;透露 n.漏洞;裂缝;透露
8.________ /'reləvənt/adj.有关的;有意义的
9._________ /ə'veɪləbl/adj.可获得的;可购得的;(人)有空的
10.___________ /ˌnevəðə'les/adv.尽管如此;不过;然而
11.________ /'strʌktʃə(r)/n.结构;体系 vt.系统安排;精心组织
obey
leak
relevant
available
nevertheless
structure
助记与拓展
1.keep in mind as many English phrases as possible尽可能多地记住英语短语
2.switch off the power关上电源
3.live in a remote area住在偏远地区
4.develop a healthy daily routine养成健康的日常生活习惯
5.have a good command of English精通英语
6.obey the traffic rules遵守交通规则
7.①leak important information泄露重要信息
②a gas leak漏气
8.have relevant experience有相关经验
9.have no available time没有空闲时间
10.analyze the structure 分析结构
联想与点津
1.“动词+off”类短语
①switch off关 (电灯等)
②cut off切断;切掉;阻隔
③get off下车;离开
④put off延期
2.“不过;然而”集锦
①想普通:but, however; instead;yet
②想高级:nevertheless, regardless of
③想对比:on the other hand, in contrast
3.从句中的谓语动词用“(should) do”的动词荟萃
①insist 坚持
②command 命令
③order 命令
④suggest 建议
⑤advise 劝告
⑥recommend 推荐,建议
⑦require 要求
⑧request 请求
Ⅱ.拓展单词——积累
单词及拓展
1._________ /pə'sweɪd/vt.劝说;说服
→persuasive adj.有说服力的
→persuasion n.说服
2._______ /'dɪstənt/adj.遥远的;远处的;疏远的;心不在焉的
→distance n.距离;远处
3._______ /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/adj.安全的;安心的;可靠的;牢固的 vt.获得;拴牢;保护
→security n.保护措施;安全工作
→securely adv.安全地;牢固地
persuade
distant
secure
4._________ /ˌɔːtə'mætɪk/adj.自动的
→automatically adv.自动地
5.________ /ɪ'fɪʃnt/adj.效率高的;有功效的
→efficiently adv.有效地
→efficiency n.效率;效能
6.__________ /'prefrəns/n.爱好;偏爱
→prefer vt.更喜欢;偏好
7._______ /'ɪnstənt/n.瞬间;片刻 adj.立即的;速食的;速溶的
→instantly adv.立即;马上
automatic
efficient
preference
instant
8.________ /'wɔːnɪ/n.警告;警示;先兆
→warn vt.警告
9.________ /'kɒnstənt/adj.不断的;重复的;不变的 n.常数;常量
→constantly adv.经常地;不断地
10._________ /æb'nɔːml/adj.不正常的;反常的
→normal adj.正常的
→normally adv.通常;正常地
11._______ /'krɪtɪkl/adj.严重的;关键的;批判性的
→critically adv.批判性地→critic n.评论家
→criticize/criticise vt.批评;评论
warning
constant
abnormal
critical
12.__________ /pə'tenʃəli/adv.潜在地;可能地
→________ /pə'tenʃl/ adj.可能的;潜在的 n.潜力;可能性
13._________ /ɪ'lektrɪkl/adj.电的;用电的
→electric adj.电的;电动的;用电的
→electricity n.电;电能
potentially
potential
electrical
联想与点津
1.名词后缀 -ence
①prefer→preference 爱好;偏爱
②depend→dependence 依赖;依靠
③exist→existence 存在
④differ→difference 差别;差异
2.副词后缀-ally
①basic→basically 基本上
②historic→historically 历史上地
③economic→economically 经济上
④automatic→automatically 自动地
3.“立刻”不同表达
想普通:immediately, right away, at once
想高级: instantly, without delay
想句型:as soon as, the moment
4.否定前缀ab-/ir-/in-/im-/un-
①normal→abnormal不正常的
②regular→irregular不规则的
③correct→incorrect不正确的
④possible→impossible不可能的
⑤ fortunate→unfortunate不幸的
⑥ happy→unhappy不快乐的
Ⅲ.重点短语——再现
Ⅲ.重点短语——再现
1.____________ 关/开(电灯、机器等)
2.________ 在初期;早先
3._________ 着火
4.____________________ 从这种(某种)意义上来讲
5.respond to ___________
6.keep track of _____________________
7.remote control _____________
8.air conditioner _________________
9.daily routine _________
switch off/on
early on
catch fire
in this sense(in…sense)
回应;响应
记录;与……保持联系
遥控器;遥控
空调机;空调设备
日常生活
Ⅳ.典型句式——默背
根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子
1.句型公式 动词不定式短语作后置定语
教材原句 These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy,and provide a more comfortable environment _________.
这些智能家居将保证我们的安全,为我们节省能源,并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
to live in
2.句型公式 the instant 一……就……
教材原句 Your lights will come on _________________________ along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放),而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
the instant you enter the door
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3.句型公式 what引导宾语从句
教材原句 All controls will respond to voice commands,so if you want to change your routine,you just say aloud _____________ and the home system will obey.
所有的控制都会响应语音指令,所以如果你想改变你的日常生活习惯,你只要大声说出你想要的,家居系统就会遵照执行。
4.句型公式 It will take+一段时间+before… 还要一段时间才……
教材原句 Nevertheless,_________________________ most new homes begin to use this new technology.
然而,要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
what you want
it will take some years before
课中探究 破重难
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Ⅰ. 核心词汇练全
persuade vt.劝说;说服
教材原文 For example,the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.
例如,短语“in my opinion”告诉我们这篇文章可能是为了说服。
先运用 单句语法填空/完成句子/一句多译
①I managed to persuade David into ______(take) part in the competition, for he had practiced so hard for it.
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taking
②我写信是为了让每一位读者明白爱护公共财物的重要性。(2026·浙江1月卷, 投稿)
_________________________________________________ respecting public property.
③终于成功说服我向哥哥道歉,妻子这才舒了一口气,露出欣慰的笑容。
_____________________________________________________, my wife sighed a smile of relief.
I'm writing to persuade every reader of the importance of
Successfully persuading me to make an apology to my brother
④得知你因为在最近比赛中失败了而失去信心,想要放弃,我写信说服你不要放弃画画。
→Learning that you lost heart and wanted to quit because of your recent failure in the competition,I am writing _________________________________.
→Learning that you lost heart and wanted to quit because of your recent failure in the competition,I am writing ___________________________________.
to persuade you not to give up painting
to persuade you out of giving up painting
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指津 ①persuade sb to do sth表示“说服某人做某事”;
②若表示“试图说服某人做某事而结果不一定时”,则用try to persuade sb to do sth或advise sb to do sth。
switch vt.转换;交换 vi.& vt.(使)改变;转变 n.开关;转换器;改变
教材原文 Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer?
或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗?
先运用 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Please switch ____ all electronic devices before leaving the classroom to save energy.(倡议书)
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off
②一听到这个好消息,他立刻由悲转喜。(续写情感描写)
The moment he heard the good news, he __________________________ in an instant.
③他意识到自己的错误,瞬间转变了态度,这让所有人都大吃一惊。(续写情感描写)
He realized his mistake and ____________________________, which took everyone by surprise.
switched from sadness to hope
switched his attitude in an instant
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(1)switch off 关(电灯、机器等)
switch on 开(电灯、机器等)
switch from…to… 从……转变为……
(2)make a switch 做出改变
preference n.爱好;偏爱(prefer vt.更喜欢;偏好)
教材原文 Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好,所以当你每天晚上回到家时,一切都会为你准备好。
先运用 单句语法填空/一句多译
①Research has shown that having a __________ (prefer)for junk food can result in obesity.
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preference
②至于我的爱好,比起玩电子产品,我更喜欢阅读,这有助于我增长知识、开阔眼界。
→As for my hobbies, I ________________________________________, which helps me gain knowledge and broaden my horizons.
→As for my hobbies, I ____________________________________________, which helps me gain knowledge and broaden my horizons.
指津 prefer的过去式、过去分词、现在分词为preferred、preferred、preferring。
prefer reading to playing with electronic devices
prefer to read rather than play with electronic devices
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(1)have a preference for… 偏爱……;更喜欢……
give preference to… 给……以优惠;优待……
(2)prefer doing/to do… 宁愿做……
prefer(doing) A to (doing)B 与(做)B相比更喜欢(做)A
prefer to do A(rather) than do B 宁愿做A也不愿做B
command n.指令;命令;控制 vt.命令;控制
教材原文 All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine,you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.所有的控制都会响应语音指令,所以如果你想改变你的日常生活习惯,你只要大声说出你想要什么,家居系统就会遵照执行。
先运用 单句语法填空/完成句子/一句多译
①What impressed me most was the smart home, which can provide instant responses ___ your voice command.
②______ the command of the experienced guide, we managed to overcome the difficulty successfully.
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at
Under
③我精通英语,我相信我能担任贵公司的秘书。(申请信)
______________________________,I do believe that I can take up a position as a secretary in your company.(分词短语作状语)
④令我们怒火中烧的是,我们的班长总是命令我们做我们不喜欢的事情。(心理描写)
→What makes us boil with anger is that _____________________________ ___________________.
→What makes us boil with anger is that _____________________________ ____________________________.
Having a good command of English
our monitor always commands us
to do what we dislike
our monitor always commands that
we (should) do what we dislike
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(1)take command of… 控制……
under the command of 在……的指挥/统帅/控制下
at sb's command 听候某人吩咐
(2)have a good command of… 精通……
(3)command sb to do sth=command that sb (should) do sth
命令某人做某事
relevant adj.有关的;有意义的(relevance n.关联;切题)
教材原文 …your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.
……你的智能家居将会探测出来,并给你提供相关的信息。
先运用 单句语法填空/完成句子
①There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures that have __________(relevant)to Chinese culture.
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relevance
②我写这封信是想邀请你参加这个节日,相关细节如下。(邀请信)
I'm writing to invite you to attend the festival and _____________________ _______.
③你可以写与这个主题任何相关的东西,只要它有趣并增进知识。400字就可以了。(短文征稿)
_____________________________________ so long as it's interesting and informative.400 words would be fine.
the relevant details are as
follows
You can write anything relevant to the topic
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(1)be relevant to … 和……有关
(2)have relevance to 和……有关
in this sense 从这种意义上来讲
教材原文 In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.
从这种意义上来讲,明天的家已经是今天的家了。
先运用 补全句子
①___________(从这个意义上来说), reading is the key to broadening our horizons, enabling us to gain rich knowledge and experience a colorful world.
②__________ (决不)can you give up halfway, for success always belongs to those who never give up.
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In this sense
In no sense
③I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty ______________(理解) what your physics teacher says in class.What I must stress is that _____________________________(抱怨没有意义).What you must do now is to turn to your classmates and teachers for assistance._________(在某种意义上),only if you insist on studying physics can you make obvious progress in the not-too-distant future.
making sense of
there is no sense in complaining
In a sense
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(1)make sense 讲得通;有意义
make no sense 讲不通;没有意义
make sense of 懂得;了解……的意义
(2)in a sense 在某种意义上;在某种程度上
in no sense 决不(置于句首时,句子用部分倒装)
(3)There's no/little sense/point in doing sth.
做某事没有意义.
积累 • 续写亮词
distant adj.遥远的;远处的;疏远的;心不在焉的
诵读:①She stood there silently, with a distant look in her eyes, completely absorbed in her own world.
她静静地站在那里,眼神恍惚,完全沉浸在自己的世界里。
②She stood by the window, watching the sunset, and realized that all the past had faded into a distant memory.她伫立窗前,望着落日,意识到过往的一切都已化作遥远的记忆。
运用:他的眼神冷漠而疏远,好像对周围的一切都漠不关心。
His eyes ___________________, as if he didn't care about anything around him.
were cold and distant
敲黑板
①in the distant distance 在遥远的远方
②a distant memory 遥远的回忆
③a distant look in one's eyes 眼神恍惚
Ⅱ.典型句式讲透
句型公式:the instant意为“一……就……”
教材原文 Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放),并且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
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先运用 一句多译
一看到这些被损坏的书籍,我深感惋惜。(2026·浙江1月卷)
→__________________________________________, I felt a deep sense of pity.(instant/moment/minute)
→____________________________, I felt a deep sense of pity.(on/upon)
→_____________________________________________, I felt a deep sense of pity. (instantly/immediately/directly)
The instant/moment/minute I saw the ruined books
On/Upon seeing the ruined books
Instantly/Immediately/Directly I saw the ruined books
后牢记
有些名词短语/副词可用作从属连词,引导时间状语从句:
(1)the+moment/minute/instant…一……就……
(2)the first time/the last time/(the) next time/each time/every time…第一次/上次/下次/每次……
(3)instantly/immediately/directly…一……就……
句型公式:It will take+一段时间+before…意为“还要多久才……”
教材原文 Nevertheless,it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
然而,要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
先运用 完成句子
①没过多久,他通过努力取得了巨大进步,并最终实现了自己的目标。
_____________________________________ through hard work and finally achieved his goal.
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It wasn't long before he made great progress
②我要花两个小时才能完全解决这个关键问题。
________________________ I completely solve this critical problem.
③没过多久简就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了,这使她感到恐慌。但是她不断地安慰自己,“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。” (情绪描写)
____________________________________________________________,which caused her to panic.But she constantly comforted herself,“_____________________________________.”
It will take two hours before
It wasn't long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest
It won't be long before my husband finds me
后牢记
It will take/be+一段时间+before从句(一般现在时) “在……之前要花一段时间”
It wasn't long+before从句(一般过去时) “没过多久就……”
It won't be long+before从句(一般现在时) “过不了多久就会……”
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课堂检测 知效果
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Ⅰ.一词多义/熟词生义
1.选出secure的词性和词义
A.adj.安心的 B.adj.可靠的;牢固的 C.vt.获得 D.vt.保护
①A secure relationship is based on trust and understanding. ___
②He worked day and night to secure a good job, sparing no effort to improve his skills and gain relevant experience. ___
③We are supposed to take practical measures to secure our environment, for a green world is beneficial to our health and future. ___
④I feel secure and confident when I'm well prepared. ___
B
C
D
A
2.选出available的词性和词义
A.adj.可获得的 B.adj.可供使用的 C.adj.有空的
①(2026·浙江1月卷)More free books will be available in the library soon, which will benefit us students a lot. ___
②I will be available this afternoon, so you can turn to me for help whenever necessary. ___
③(2025·浙江1月卷)Their eating habits, adaptation to life in the city, diseases, death rate, and such other information are not available. ___
B
C
A
根据语境写出加黑词的含义
3.Their life seemed utterly distant from his own. __________
4.At that (very) instant,the door opened. ___________
5.In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. __________
adj.不同的
n.某一时刻
adj.联网的
Ⅱ.单词拼写
1.Having settled in that _______ (偏远的) area, the young man quickly adapted to the new surroundings.
2.It's vital to memorize as many English words and _______(短语) as possible.
3.Unfortunately,some students do not think ________(遵守) the traffic rules is quite crucial.
4.The instant the young man s________ on the light,shouts of “Happy Birthday” came.
5.Many lessons are now _________ (可获得的) online, from which students can choose for free.
remote
phrases
obeying
witched
available
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Ⅲ.固定搭配和句式
1.I can operate my washing machine in another room because it works by _____________(遥控).
2.The athlete has changed his ____________(日常生活) and lifestyle to prepare for the coming competition.
3.The building __________(着火).It took the firefighters three hours before the fire was completely put out.
4.Much to my relief, I ________________________________________(说服我弟弟参加演讲比赛).
5.Thanks to the convenience of the social media, ____________________ ______________(我能与朋友们保持联系)all the time.
remote control
daily routine
caught fire
persuaded my brother to enter the speech contest
I can stay/keep in touch
with my friends
课时测评
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Ⅰ.单词拼写(每小题1分,共7分)
1.She decided to go on as usual and follow her normal _______(常规).
2.Many folk tales have come down from a very _______(遥远的) past.
3.Your ________ (不断的) encouragement and helpful advice build up my confidence and improve my grade.
4.It's not always easy to maintain an enthusiastic attitude.____________ (然而), looking on the bright side is the best thing that we can do.(主旨升华)
语境基础练
routine
remote
constant
Nevertheless
5.As you wander about the _______(幻想) amusement park,you will be brought into a magic world.
6.We must o____ the school rules to maintain a quiet learning environment.
7.We live in an age when more information is a________ with greater ease than ever before.
fantasy
bey
vailable
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(每小题1分,共8分)
1.In a word, the results are quite interesting, indicating that language learning can ____________(integrate) with personal hobbies and entertainment.
2.After what seemed like hours, Tom heard shouts in the ________(distant).
3.Equipped with smart sensors, the lighting ____________(automatic) adjusts to readers' needs.
4.The post ________(instant) became very popular, with likes and shares increasing rapidly within moments.
5.In the exams, make sure that everything you write is relevant ___ the questions you have been asked.
be integrated
distance
automatically
instantly
to
6.As we all know, you have a lot of experience in teaching different subjects, __________ (innovate) and research.
7.The government must commit itself to improving social ________ (secure)and health care.
8.Not only does it improve our health, it also makes us cheerful and raises our learning _________ (efficient).
innovation
security
efficiency
Ⅲ.单句写作(每小题3分,共15分)
1.我成功说服周围的人群保持安静,避免让奶牛更加不安。(2026·浙江1月卷;读后续写)
I managed to ______________________________________ so as not to upset the cow further.
2.如果你得了重病,智能马桶可以提前向你的手机发出警告。从这个意义上说,它们可以救你的命。
Smart toilets can ________________________________ if you have a critical illness. ___________, they can save your life.
persuade the surrounding crowd to keep quiet
send a warning to your phone early on
In this sense
3.一听说我们学校要举办成人礼(the coming-of-age ceremony), 我高兴地跳了起来。
_____________________________________________________________,I jumped with joy.(the instant)
4.然而,我在收集相关资料时遇到了一些困难。我想知道你是否能帮我解决这个问题。(求助信)
However, I _________________________________________.I was wondering if you could help me to solve the problem.
5.对不起,让你等了这么长时间,但是,布莱恩还要过一段时间才能回来。
I'm sorry you've been waiting so long,but ________________________ Brian gets back.
The instant I learnt that our school would hold the coming-of-age ceremony
have some trouble in collecting relevant materials
it'll still be some time before
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共20分)
A
(2026·张家口市高二第一学期质量监测)
Last summer, I realized a long-held dream by hiking the Camino de Santiago, an ancient route in northern Spain.I had expected it as a two-week journey to my dreaming place but it turned into a life-changing one teaching me resilience (韧性), friendship, and the joy of slow travel.
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My journey started in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a small French town where hundreds begin the 800-kilometer journey to Santiago de Compostela.On day one, I struggled with a heavy backpack and blistered feet, questioning my choice. But wandering green hills dotted with wildflowers, I met Maria, a retired Brazilian teacher, and Luca, an Italian student.We grouped up, sharing snacks, stories and the walk's burden (负担), adjusting our pace to admire ancient villages, taste local snacks and listen to church bells.
Halfway, a sudden rainstorm hit the Pyrenees Mountain.Our tents leaked, the path turned muddy, and we gathered closely under a stone shelter, which made us hesitant to go on the journey.Seeing that, Maria shared she'd hiked the Camino alone 20 years earlier, which encouraged us to go on despite aching legs. After the rain, we climbed a hill to watch the moon rise over misty mountains, an unforgettable image deeply rooted in my memory.
As we neared Santiago de Compostela, the path grew busier, but our group stayed close, celebrating milestones like crossing rivers or reaching mountain passes.Along the way, we met hikers worldwide—doctors, artists, students—each with unique reasons, yet all going after the same goal: the Santiago Cathedral.
Arriving at the cathedral square, I felt tired yet joyful.What surprised me most wasn't the architecture or achievement, but the friendships and lessons.The Camino taught me travel isn't about speed or landmarks—it's about slowing down, relying on others, and finding hidden strength.For travel lovers, it's not just a path, but a journey of self-discovery, one step at a time.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去年夏天徒步圣地亚哥朝圣之路实现梦想,途中经历困难、结交朋友并收获人生感悟。
1.What did the author think his journey would be at first?
A.A journey with challenges.
B.A journey about local culture.
C.A journey to meet new friends.
D.A journey to a desired destination.
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I had expected it as a two-week journey to my dreaming place but it turned into a life-changing one teaching me resilience (韧性), friendship, and the joy of slow travel.”可知,作者起初认为这是一次前往理想目的地的旅程。故选D。
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2.What can we learn about the author's first day of the journey?
A.He stayed in a fellow traveler's tent.
B.He had to stop due to blisters on the feet.
C.He regretted over his decision at the beginning.
D.He met Maria and Luca before starting the journey.
细节理解题。根据第二段中“On day one, I struggled with a heavy backpack and blistered feet, questioning my choice.”可知,作者在第一天因为脚上的水泡而开始质疑自己的选择,即后悔自己的决定。故选C。
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3.Why did Maria share her experience of the Camino?
A.To prove her ability to lead the group.
B.To make the climbing fun for the group.
C.To have the group prepared for difficulties.
D.To encourage the group to continue the journey.
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Seeing that, Maria shared she'd hiked the Camino alone 20 years earlier, which encouraged us to go on despite aching legs.”可知,玛丽亚分享她的经历是为了鼓励团队继续前行。故选D。
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4.What is the significance of the hiking to the author?
A.Broadening his knowledge.
B.Discovering his potential.
C.Deeper insight into achievement.
D.Better appreciation of slow lifestyle.
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The Camino taught me travel isn't about speed or landmarks—it's about slowing down, relying on others, and finding hidden strength.For travel lovers, it's not just a path, but a journey of self-discovery, one step at a time.”可知,这次徒步的意义在于让作者发现了自己的潜在力量。故选B。
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(2026·贵州省部分学校高二12月第三次检测)
Researchers in Switzerland have integrated chips and sensors into socks to help people who suffer from diabetes symptoms (糖尿病症状)—long-term pain and a loss of feeling in the feet.About half of the world's 560 million diabetes patients experience nerve (神经) damage in the lower leg.This damage affects the nerves and prevents the brain from receiving sensory signals from the feet. That not only makes walking difficult but also amplifies the risk of falling.
The smart sock uses painless electrical signals to provide personalized treatment. It works by sending signals to specific nerve pathways and restoring feeling in the feet.This could potentially remove the need for the strong painkillers usually used for this condition, while also boosting users' confidence when they move around.
A research team from ETH Zurich is behind this breakthrough.Over the past five years, they have developed this solution using smart fabrics and AI.The sock has pressure sensors on the bottom to map how pressure is spread while walking.A small computer in the upper part of the sock then turns this information into electrical signals.Electrodes (电极) in the fabric send these signals directly to healthy parts of the wearer's nerves, based on the pressure map. This allows the wearer to feel the ground and reduces nerve pain.
This makes it easier for users to notice where pressure is applied with each step, helping them feel more stable as they walk.The feedback from activating the nerves could also help prevent missteps and accidental falls.
The sock is not yet on the market.The team has scheduled a long-term study in the coming months.This study will determine if the sock can significantly improve patients' walking patterns and if it can partially restore nerve function.Designed for daily use, the product will be thoroughly tested to see how well it lasts over time.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。瑞士研究者研发智能袜子帮助糖尿病患者缓解下肢神经损伤,介绍了其工作原理与优势,目前尚未上市,团队将开展长期测试。
5.What does the underlined word “amplifies” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A.Increases. B.Shifts.
C.Removes. D.Estimates.
词义猜测题。根据第一段“This damage affects the nerves and prevents the brain from receiving sensory signals from the feet.That not only makes walking difficult but also amplifies the risk of falling.”可知,神经损伤带来两种负面影响,“makes walking difficult”与“amplifies the risk of falling”为并列递进关系,结合语境可推测amplifies意为“增加”,与“increases”意思相近。故选A。
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6.What is a key advantage of the smart sock over traditional treatment methods?
A.It uses stronger painkillers.
B.It might focus on curing diabetes.
C.It requires no battery to operate.
D.It might replace strong painkillers.
细节理解题。根据第二段“This could potentially remove the need for the strong painkillers usually used for this condition, while also boosting users' confidence when they move around.”可知,智能袜子相比传统疗法的核心优势是可能替代强效止痛药。故选D。
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7.What does Paragraph 3 center on about the sock?
A.Its potential users.
B.Its operating costs.
C.Its working process.
D.Its major challenge.
推理判断题。通读第三段可知,第三段主要讲智能袜子的工作流程,故选C。
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8.What is the research team's attitude to the sock?
A.Hesitant.
B.Careful.
C.Subjective.
D.Emotional.
观点态度题。根据最后一段可知,研究团队并未急于推出产品,而是安排长期研究和全面测试,态度十分严谨。故选B。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2026·湖北省黄冈中学高二上期中)
To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself.Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires. 1 From there, you'll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you're most suited for.
List your skills and talents.No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you're good at.You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. 2 Don't leave out any of them, even if you don't think it qualifies as a career skill.
Identify your passions and mission.If you're going to find a meaningful career, passion isn't just a pipe dream but a must.It means the work will fulfill you. 3 To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose.This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see.
4 Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too.Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in?
If you've managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you're wired to do, congratulations! If you're still unsure, that's okay. 5 There's only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it.
A.Consider your financial goals first.
B.Think about practical parts of a job.
C.However, passion alone isn't enough.
D.You don't have to have this figured out by dinnertime.
E.These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are.
F.They combine to form a picture of what you're wired to do.
G.Your mission will follow if you're passionate about your work.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个可以帮助人们确定职业的方法。
To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself. Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires. ______________________________________________________ From there, you'll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you're most suited for.
空前“Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires.”指出才能、激情和使命就像细小的电线。由此可知,这些细小的电线结合在一起就能绘制出我们的职业。F项符合语境,They指代上文提到的“talents, your passions and your mission”。故选F。
F.They combine to form a picture of what you're wired to do.
List your skills and talents.No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you're good at.You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. ___________________ _______________________________ Don't leave out any of them, even if you don't think it qualifies as a career skill.
上文“No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you're good at.You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind.”指出我们应该把自己的每一个才能都列出来。由此推测,空处可能陈述把它们列出来的原因。故选E。
E.These are all clues that tell you what your strengths are.
Identify your passions and mission.If you're going to find a meaningful career, passion isn't just a pipe dream but a must.It means the work will fulfill you. ___________________________________ To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose.This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see.
上文“If you're going to find a meaningful career, passion isn't just a pipe dream but a must.It means the work will fulfill you.”指出激情的重要性,下文“To sustain commitment over the long stretch, you also need a deeper purpose.”指出还需要一个更深层次的目标。由此可知,只有激情是不够的。C项“然而,只有激情是不够的。”符合语境,承上启下。故选C。
C.However, passion alone isn't enough.
__________________________________ Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too.Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in?
空处为本段主旨句。根据下文可知,下文列举的都是工作的实际考量因素(收入、工作地点、福利等)。故选B。
B.Think about practical parts of a job.
If you've managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you're wired to do, congratulations! If you're still unsure, that's okay. _______________________________________________ There's only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it.
上文“If you've managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you're wired to do, congratulations! If you're still unsure, that's okay.”指出对想做的事有了明确的答案这很好,如果还没确定也没关系。由此可知,做明确的决定不用着急,可以慢慢思考。故选D。
D.You don't have to have this figured out by dinnertime.
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
(2026·河北省承德市高二12月检测)
I've never met Mrs.Poddar, the owner of the house where I am living in this foreign country.I finished my 1 through a property agent and paid the rent. Mrs.Poddar is a complete 2 for me.
Yet, a few months later, Mrs.Poddar instructed my agent to 3 my rent, and the new rent is only half of the original! Feeling 4 , I asked my agent about the reason.He told me that Mrs.Poddar 5 I was from abroad studying here alone and was still 6 the new environment.She did this just to offer me some 7 .
Being away from my family to 8 my college degree, I have found the life here 9 in the past few months: no friends, no familiar food …But the 10 Mrs.Poddar showed me opened a new world to me, 11 me not to indulge (沉湎) in negative feelings and to establish new relationships.So I decided to 12 with people in my local area by first lending a hand to others.On one occasion, I shopped for groceries for an old couple, who 13 me to a big meal they made. 14 , about half of my spare time is occupied with offering help to people in my neighborhood.
We are indeed from different 15 , but that doesn't loosen the ties between us.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述异国求学的“我”得到素未谋面的房东善待,进而传递善意、收获温暖的故事。
1.A.accommodation B.journey
C.vacation D.adventure
2.A.relative B.friend
C.helper D.stranger
根据前文“I've never met Mrs.Poddar”可知,“我”从未见过房东,她对“我”而言是陌生人,故选D。
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根据前文“the owner of the house where I am living”可知,此处指通过中介确定住宿,故选A。
3.A.check B.reduce
C.increase D.collect
4.A.relaxed B.excited
C.confused D.disappointed
根据前文“and the new rent is only half of the original”和后文“I asked my agent about the reason”可知,素未谋面的房东突然降低房租,这一行为让“我”感到困惑,故选C。
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根据后文“the new rent is only half of the original”可知,房租减少到了只有原来的一半,故选B。
5.A.admitted B.noticed
C.forgot D.regretted
6.A.adapting to B.looking for
C.escaping from D.caring about
根据前文“studying here alone”和后文“the new environment”可知,“我”在异国他乡求学,必然需要时间适应新环境,故选A。
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根据后文“I was from abroad studying here alone”可知,房东是留意到“我”的处境后决定减租,故选B。
7.A.guidance B.freedom
C.support D.convenience
8.A.pursue B.switch
C.change D.value
根据前文“studying here alone”可知,此处是指攻读大学学位,故选A。
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根据前文“and the new rent is only half of the original”可知,房东降低房租是为了在经济上给独自求学的“我”支持,故选C。
9.A.interesting B.difficult
C.boring D.peaceful
10.A.courage B.honesty
C.kindness D.patience
根据前文“and the new rent is only half of the original”可知,房东主动减租是善意的体现,kindness符合语境,故选C。
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根据后文“no friends, no familiar food”可知,“我”的异国生活很艰难,故选B。
11.A.urging B.demonstrating
C.forcing D.encouraging
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结合前文房东减少房租,并根据前文“Mrs.Poddar showed me opened a new world to me”和后文“not to indulge (沉湎) in negative feelings ”可知,房东的善意鼓励“我”走出负面情绪,故选D。
12.A.connect B.compete
C.compare D.cooperate
13.A.allowed B.invited
C.entitled D.led
根据前文“I shopped for groceries for an old couple”可知,他们出于感谢邀请“我”吃饭,故选B。
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根据前文“establish new relationships”可知,“我”想通过帮助别人与当地人建立联系,故选A。
14.A.Absolutely B.Suddenly
C.Luckily D.Actually
15.A.ages B.parties
C.backgrounds D.neighborhoods
根据前文“I was from abroad studying here alone”可知,“我”是异国求学的外国人,与当地邻居背景不同,故选C。
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根据后文“about half of my spare time is occupied with offering help to people in my neighborhood”可知,此处是对“我”传递善意的具体说明,表达实际情况,Actually符合语境,故选D。
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